Private Law 75–828

That the Secretary

Joseph Gross.

Payment to.

of the Treasury be, and he is hereby, authorized and directed to pay, out of any money in the Treasury not otherwise appropriated, to Joseph Gross, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, the sum of $2,000, in full satisfaction of all claims against the United States for personal injuries sustained by him when he was struck by a United States Marine Corps truck in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, on July 9, 1936: Provided, That no part of the amount appropriated in this Act

Proviso.

Limitation on attorney’s, etc., fees.

in excess of 10 per centum thereof shall be paid or delivered to or received by any agent or attorney on account of services rendered in connection with this claim, and the same shall be unlawful, any con

Penalty for violation.

tract to the contrary notwithstanding. Any person violating the provisions of this Act shall be deemed guilty of a misdemeanor and upon conviction thereof shall be fined in any sum not exceeding $1,000.